CPD

CPD

WLASA aims to run two Free-for-Member CPD sessions each calendar year. If you have any suggestions for topics that we should address, are willing to be a presenter at one of our seminars, or have a venue for us to use please contact the Chair of our Education Subcommittee, Kylie Dunn, by email at admin@wlasa.org.au

Equitable Briefing, 27 September 2018

On 27 September 2018, WLASA in conjunction with the Law Society of South Australia, the Women Lawyers’ Committee of the Law Society and Women at the Bar ran a CPD on equitable briefing. Speakers included Kate Eastman SC, Chair of the Equal Opportunity Committee of the Law Council of Australia and Jo-Anne Deuter, Barrister, Anthony Mason Chambers.

Building and Leveraging a Board Career, 8 August 2018

On 8 August 2018, WLASA hosted a lunch time CPD session at Minter Ellison. Lisa Cook, the Founder and Managing Director of Get on Board Australia, presented on the personal and career value you get from being on a board, what a board looks for from board candidates, how to start breaking into the boardroom, including by leveraging your legal expertise, and tips for successfully navigating the boardroom.

Going to the Bar, 11 October 2017

On 11 October 2017, WLASA hosted an evening CPD seminar at Minter Ellison. A stellar panel of speakers comprising Rosie Read, Kirsty Stewart, Anna Wells, Daniella Di Girolamo and Christina Flourentzou provided a unique insight into life at the Bar. The discussion included the process involved in making the transition from solicitor to barrister, the highlights of life as a barrister and the challenges faced, followed by an intimate Q&A session.

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